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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.67, 68,435.52 and 21,934.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.67, 68,435.52 and 21,934.21 is: 32,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.67 : 68,435.52 = 21,934.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.67/68,435.52 = 21,934.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.67x = 68,435.52 × 21,934.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.67x = 1,501,079,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,079,067.14/45,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,902.76

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